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Worship for Oct. 4, 2020 Avondale United Church
10:00 a.m.
Listen Live Link on website
www.avondaleunitedstratford.com
Today’s sponsors: Keith & Marion Thompson
In celebration of 4 family October birthdays over 3 generations
Including Marion on Oct 3rd and Keith on Oct 4th
Beth Gleadall
Sponsor: Beth Gleadall
“In celebration of new addition to our family.
Max Dixon Gleadall
Son of Brock & Krystle Gleadall.
Dixon comes from Beth’s father name Abe Dixon Gleadall.
Nan’s maiden name was Dixon.
He is welcomed with Love, Gratitude & a Wonderment of his journey in life.”
Worship led by Rev. Keith Reynolds, Rev. Kathi Urbasik-Hindley,
Music Director Dan Van Winden,
Doris Barkley,
Tech Wayne Melvin &
David MacLennan
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE
As people of faith, we walk with intention. May our intention be toward right relationship with our Creator, the land and with the traditional peoples of this land. May our journey be one of courage and healing as we long for a deeper unity among all people. Help us Creator, we pray.
Welcome and Announcements Lighting of Christ Candle
Prelude: Blessed Assurance arr. Bernadine Johnson Opening Hymn: Let Us Build A House MV 1
1 Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, A place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace; Here the love of Christ shall end divisions: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. 2 Let us build a house where prophets speak, and words are strong and true, Where all God’s children dare to seek to dream God’s reign a new. Here the cross shall stand as witness and as symbol of God’s space; Here as one we claim the faith of Jesus: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
4 Let us build a house where hands will reach beyond the wood and stone
To heal and strengthen, serve and teach, and live the Word they’ve known. Here the outcast and the stranger bear the image of God’s face; Let us bring an end to fear and danger: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. 5 Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard And loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the Word. Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace; Let this house proclaim from floor to rafter: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
Opening Prayer (in unison) Life-giving God, You create for community, Your love is made real throughout the world, Through Your compassion, we learn and grow in faith, As we gather on this Worldwide Communion Sunday, We are aware of our separateness and togetherness today, May we discover a deeper communion in You. In this discovery, we also trust in Your ways, Your mercy, which is full of compassion and kindness, Your healing, that repairs and restores, Your forgiveness, giving life and freedom, May we receive these gifts of grace and offer them as well, Hear us as we offer these prayers in silence… (Silence)
Words of Hope and Healing One: God’s rule is love. God’s law includes mercy. God’s ways are a harvest of forgiveness. All: May we live as forgiven people, now and always. Amen.
Theme Time
WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
Special Music: Take Up His Song by Laura A. Herman
Scripture Reading: Psalm 19 (VU p. 740-1)
Refrain:
Glory and praise to God whose word brings life.
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the vault of the sky reveals God's handiwork. One day speaks to another, and night shares its knowledge with night, and this without speech or language; their voices are not heard. But their sound goes out to all the lands, their words to the ends of the earth.
Refrain:
Glory and praise to God whose word brings life.
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun which comes out like a bridegroom from under the canopy, like an athlete eager to run the race. Its rising is at one end of the sky, it runs its course to the other, and there is nothing that is hidden from its heat.
Refrain:
Glory and praise to God whose word brings life.
God's law is perfect, refreshing the soul; God's instruction is sure, giving wisdom to the simple; God's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart; God's commandment is pure giving light to the eyes; God's fear is clean, enduring forever; God's judgements are true, every one of them righteous; more desirable than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, pure honey from the comb.
Refrain:
Glory and praise to God whose word brings life.
By them is your servant warned; for in keeping them there is great reward. But who can discern unwitting sins? O cleanse me from my secret faults. Keep your servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the better of me. Then shall I be clean and innocent of great offence.
Refrain:
Glory and praise to God whose word brings life.
All Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O God, my strength and my redeemer.
Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:1-21
Message: Growing Community
WE RESPOND TO GOD IN LOVE
Offertory
Offertory Prayer (in unison)
We offer these gifts with gratitude. Thank You, living God, that You create us for abundance. In faith, we trust there is always more with You. Let this be a visible sign in our life together. Bless this offering for Your work in the world, Amen.
Communion Liturgy One: God be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to God One: Let us give thanks to God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Please join Keith and Kathi as they lead us in the rest of the liturgy
Prayer following Communion (in unison)
Loving God, Your presence is made real in the ordinary – bread and a cup. We are in Communion with You and the world. In what we do and are unable to do together, we trust that You are present. Nourish us, we pray. May our lives be nourishment for others in this community and around the world. Amen.
Hymn: Sent Forth By God’s Blessing VU 481
1 Sent forth by God's blessing, our true faith confessing, the people of God from this dwelling take leave. The supper is ended, O now be extended the fruits of this service in all who believe. The seed of Christ's teaching, receptive souls reaching, shall blossom in action for God and for all. God's grace did invite us, God's love shall unite us to work for the kingdom and answer its call. 2 With praise and thanksgiving to God ever living, the tasks of our everyday life we will face. Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring, embracing God's children of each tribe and race. With your feast you feed us, with your light now lead us; unite us as one in this life that we share. Then may all the living with praise and thanksgiving give honour to Christ and the name that we bear.
Sending Forth and Blessing Choral Benediction : You Shall Go Out With Joy Choir Video
Postlude: Great is thy Faithfulness arr. Bernadine Johnson
Announcements
Since our own Avondale Food Shelf is presently closed, please consider giving
to the Stratford Thanksgiving Community Food Drive. The Salvation Army and
the Stratford House of Blessing are working together to Feed Our Community:
October 2nd to October 16th. Most needed: Healthy School Snacks, Peanut
Butter, Canned Meats & Fish, Fruit & Veggies, Pasta Sauce, Pork & Beans, Cookies & Crackers, Juice
& Juice Boxes, Cereal. Please drop off at local grocery store bins. Thank you for your kindness !
Masks -Why not consider wearing a mask designed and created by Avondale folk? These comfortable masks come in 6 colours. They are available at the church office as well as outside the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Free will donations accepted.”
The Avondale cookbook is in the printing stage and a “limited supply of cookbooks” will be available for you to purchase soon. If you would like to pre-order some copies, please let Yvonne in the office know how many you would like and she will make sure you get them when they are delivered to the church. You can prepay or pay when you pick them up. You can also pre-order from: Susan Wigan 271-1314 email: [email protected] Nancy Brodhagen 271-8813 email: [email protected] Or Marny Malcolmson 273-4512 email: [email protected] There’s over 300 amazing recipes in this cookbook ... including a few from local “Celebrity Chefs” $20 each or 3 for $50 Why not purchase 1 for yourself and 2 for gifts - we’ll even gift wrap them! Don’t be disappointed - pre-order your copies today!
Funscrip Gift Cards
Next order due….Wednesday Oct. 7th. Forms can be picked up at the office. These make great Christmas gifts as well as a great way to say “thank you” to someone. Classy Glass Lassies
– if you are interested in ordering any items or wish to join the “Classy Glass Lassies and Laddies – please email [email protected]
MEALS ON WHEELS
Avondale United Church is responsible for delivering meals for Tuesday to
Friday (Monday Oct. 12th is Thanksgiving), the week of Oct. 12th to the 16th and
Monday to Friday, Oct.19th to the 23rd. If you are a volunteer, please contact,
Emma Carruthers (519) 271-8635 for the desired dates that you are able to deliver. The schedule
needs to be at the Spruce Lodge Office by Oct. 9th. Procedures have been modified due to
circumstance to ensure the safety for all. Thank you for your support of our church and our
community. Volunteers are welcome. The commitment is only 4 deliveries a year (Jan. Apr. July,
and Oct.) Please contact Emma is interested in this worthwhile service.
Foodshelf Update
Avondale Foodshelf will continue to remain closed for the remainder of 2020. We are closely
monitoring the needs of the community and considering options for re-opening when we are
safely able to do so. We will be supporting the other Foodbanks as we are able. We ask that you
please consider supporting the Foodbanks at House of Blessing, Salvation Army, St. James Anglican
Church, St Paul’s Anglican Church and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church by making food or financial
donations or by becoming a volunteer. Your support and understanding is greatly appreciated.
Upcoming Events
Lunch & Learn– Tuesday, Oct 6th @ 11:00 a.m.
This group will be meeting via zoom. Everyone welcome. If you wish to join this group,
contact Rev. Keith [email protected] for zoom details. The readings for Sunday Oct.
11thth are Psalm 65 & Deuteronomy 8:7-18
YOU ARE INVITED TO STAY HOME AND LISTEN LIVE ON SUNDAY, OCT. 18TH
Our United Church Regional Council’s (WOWRC - Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council)
Celebration of Ministry Service is being held at Avondale on Sunday, Oct. 18th. The region, the
candidates and their guests will adhere to all Avondale safety protocols and will constitute the
congregation for that Sunday. Since safety protocols currently cap us at 30% capacity we are
inviting all Avondale members and friends to stay home and listen to the service through our Listen
Live link. We understand their will be a video link for those interested in also viewing the service.
We will provide that information as it becomes available to us. Avondale is honoured to have our
sanctuary chosen as the site for this service and even more honoured to have Rev. Keith chosen to
deliver the message.
